Home games against defending Big Ten regular-season champion Michigan State and Sweet 16 qualifier Purdue highlight the Huskers 2018-19 conference home schedule, as the Big Ten announced its pairings for the upcoming season on Thursday.

Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos announced Tuesday a one-year contract extension for Head Men's Basketball Coach Tim Miles. With the addition of a year to his current deal, Miles is now under contract at Nebraska through the 2020-21 season.

The 2017-18 season was a historic one for the Husker basketball program. Under sixth-year Head Coach Tim Miles, Nebraska enjoyed one of the most improved seasons in school history and returned to postseason play for the first time in four years.